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Strengthening Transition Partnerships

Expanding Opportunities, Relationships, Relevancy, and Resources through School/Business Partnerships. Strengthening Transition Partnerships. Jay T. Engeln National Association of Secondary School Principals. No country, however rich, can afford the waste of its human resources.

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Strengthening Transition Partnerships

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  1. Expanding Opportunities, Relationships, Relevancy, and Resources throughSchool/Business Partnerships Strengthening Transition Partnerships Jay T. Engeln National Association of Secondary School Principals

  2. No country, however rich, can afford the waste of its human resources. President Franklin Roosevelt

  3. Educational reform is a central issue both politically and for our economic future.

  4. Education quality impacts America’s economic competitiveness and long-term success. Business Education Network First Annual Report, 2006 U. S. Chamber of Commerce

  5. Connect and Succeed How do you unite people that care deeply about the issues and people that want to improve present practice?

  6. The education pipeline loses young people at many points along the path. For every 10 who start H.S. Fewer than 7 will get a diploma in 4 years 4 will enroll in college the fall semester after graduation Fewer than 2 will complete a 2 or 4 year degree within 150% of the required time.

  7. In the context of strengthening transition partnerships and the successful transition of youth with disabilities into the world of work… What is your vision for…

  8. Communication… • …how schools and TA Centers will connect to students, staff, community and the world?

  9. Collaboration… What is your vision for… …how schools and TA Centers will enable all students to work with each other, their teachers, their community and their world?

  10. What is your vision for… Content… • …the kind of academic rigor, information, resources and experiences all students will need to be successful?

  11. Assessment / Evaluation… What is your vision for… …how assessment can personalize learning and facilitate the preparation of all students for meeting the challenges of the future?

  12. Creativity… What is your vision for… …how schools and TA Centers can work together to be centers for exploration and innovation that benefit all students?

  13. RigorRelevancyRelationships

  14. Ensuring a range of options and programs for all students.

  15. The challenge is before you, and you have the opportunity to shape the future…

  16. …working together to strengthen transition partnerships to enhance opportunites for youth with disabilities.

  17. Partnerships between business and schools can enhance the quality of education we can provide. Senator Lamar Alexander • Successful school/business partnerships can: • Promote improved student achievement • Create better school environments • Build strong communities

  18. Business Partnership Trends Committed to supporting public education Mutual benefits will define most new partnerships Accountability is expected Increased involvement in school reform/redesign initiatives

  19. Guiding Principles for Business and School Partnerships A How-To Guide for School-Business Partnerships

  20. A How-To Guide for School/Business Partnerships • Preliminary Planning • Laying the Foundation • Implementation • Sustaining Partnership Over Time • Evaluation www.corpschoolpartners.org

  21. Student DisciplineReferrals & Suspensions

  22. Contact InfromationJay Engeln engelnj@principals.orgA How-To Guide for School/Business Partnershipswww.corpschoolpartners.org

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